Spring 2027 Valuation Intern - Raleigh

Cherry Bekaert • Raleigh, NC

2d • $32 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert, a leading accounting and consulting firm, is seeking a Spring 2027 Valuation Intern in Raleigh. This role involves working closely with practice leadership on various valuation engagements, including enterprise, debt, equity, and intangible asset valuations for a diverse client base. The intern will perform detailed financial analysis, including discounted cash flow, comparable transactions, and comparable public companies methodologies. Responsibilities also include analyzing portfolio company results, performing purchase price allocations, evaluating financial projections, assisting in discount rate development, conducting financial statement analysis, performing market research, and contributing to the preparation of valuation reports.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred.
• Strong Excel skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in pursuing advanced degree and/or certification (MBA, MS, ASA, ABV, CFA).
• Experience working with financial models is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with practice leadership to complete a variety of valuation engagements including enterprise, debt, equity, and intangible asset related valuations for private equity clients, alternative asset managers, Business Development Company (BDC) clients, privately held businesses, and publicly traded companies.
• Perform business enterprise and debt valuation engagements for private equity and debt clients using standard valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow, comparable transactions and comparable public companies.
• Analyze and evaluate portfolio company audit and reporting results, working capital and cash flow, evaluation of financial covenants, and other general financial analysis.
• Perform purchase price allocations for financial reporting and/or tax purposes under US GAAP.
• Analyze historical financial and operating results of target companies to explain business trends and identify risks.
• Analyze and challenge assumptions related to future financial projections.
• Assist in the development of discount rates (WACC).
• Conduct financial statement analysis (e.g., common size analysis, ratio analysis, trend analysis, and industry comparative analysis).
• Perform market/ industry research and develop industry growth estimates.
• Assist with preparation of valuation reports.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern